The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2026.
For students who entered the programme before September 2026, you can find the details of your programme: BA Modern Languages and Linguistics (Arabic)
Combine your passion for speaking languages with a fascination for how they work, by studying linguistics alongside one of ten languages. You'll develop the spoken and written skills in your chosen language and explore the cultures and histories of the countries where the language is spoken.
Developing expertise in linguistics will help you navigate the uniquely complex phenomenon of language. You’ll explore language acquisition, structure and change, the mental and social processes that shape and sustain human interaction, as well as phonetics – the study of how speech sounds are physically produced.
Studying a language will complement this expertise as you’ll be able to use these linguistic concepts and theories to enhance your language learning. Your year abroad will further enhance your language learning.
In your final year, you'll develop a project on a topic of your choice to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that you have gained during this four-year degree.
This joint honours degree offers you teaching of the highest standard, in a research-intensive environment where enthusiastic experts and students come together to explore linguistics and languages. You’ll also be encouraged to get involved in a range of activities organised by the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and Language@Leeds.
We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (e.g. A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic, please contact us before applying:
* Arabic (from beginners' level only)
* Chinese
* French
* German
* Italian
* Japanese
* Portuguese
* Russian
* Spanish
* Thai
You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.
(For students entering from September 2026 onwards)
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At Level 1, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 60 credits in Linguistics and 60 credits in Arabic.
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB1171 | Studying the Middle East and North Africa | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB1230 | Beginners Arabic | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ARAB1235 | Post-Beginners Arabic | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| LING1100 | Language: Meaning and Use | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL1060 | Language: Structure and Sound | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
Students will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LING1065 | Languages of the World | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL1401 | Discourse, Culture and Identity | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
(For students entering from September 2026 onwards)
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At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Linguistics and a minimum of 60 credits in Arabic. Please note that not all modules will be available every year.
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB2010 | Advanced Arabic Grammar and Translation | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2020 | Essential Skills in Practical Arabic | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| LING2330 | Phonetics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| LING2340 | Syntax | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
Students will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB2066 | Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2095 | Global Media: Discourse, Representation and Society | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2181 | Cultures of the Arab Middle East and North Africa | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ARAB2190 | Global Jihad: From the Taliban to ISIS | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2191 | The Quran and the Hadith: Muslim Scriptural Sources | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2310 | Modern Middle Eastern History | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB2312 | Islamic Law: Authority, Continuity and Change | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Students may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LING2065 | Data Science for Linguists | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING2131 | Psycholinguistics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING2360 | The Life Cycle of Languages | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING2370 | Representation, Identity and Control | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING2380 | Language and Gender | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING2390 | Language Acquisition | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING2410 | Language Change | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING2420 | Interactional Linguistics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING2421 | Multilingualism in Society | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Students may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL2090 | Languages in Action: from Theory to Practice | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2250 | Digital Communications Across Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Students may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Students may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
(For students entering from September 2026 onwards)
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Students will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
(For students entering from September 2026 onwards)
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At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Arabic and a minimum of 40 credits in Linguistics. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Linguistics or Arabic. Please note that not all modules will be available every year.
All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects (EITHER Linguistics OR Arabic).
All students will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB3020 | Advanced Skills in Arabic Language | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
All students will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project (FYP) modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LING3200 | Linguistics Dissertation | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL3050 | Final Year Project | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students who take their FYP in Linguistics (LING3200) may take up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in Arabic (MODL050) are required to take a minimum of 40 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LING3065 | Experimental Syntax | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING3180 | Language and Gender | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING3190 | Language Acquisition | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING3220 | Representation, Identity and Control | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING3250 | The Life Cycle of Languages | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING3290 | Language Change | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING3310 | Interactional Linguistics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING3350 | Language Processing | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING3390 | Linguistic Technologies | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING3421 | Multilingualism in Society | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING3600 | Sociophonetics | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Students who take their FYP in Linguistics (LING3200) are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in Arabic (MODL050) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB3072 | Islam and Modernity | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ARAB3090 | The Qur’an and the Hadith: Muslim Scriptural Sources | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ARAB3110 | Middle Eastern Politics: Regimes, Societies and Conflict | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ARAB3210 | Arab Cinemas: Politics, Poetics and Aesthetics | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ARAB3211 | Arabic for Media, Business and Enterprise | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
All students may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL3130 | Languages in Action: from Theory to Practice | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
All students may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
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